Diploma in Graphic Design

Diploma in Graphic Design | Job-Oriented Course

Get job-ready with a Diploma in Graphic Design. Learn design fundamentals, tools, and branding through practical, industry-focused training.

Course Details

Syllabus & Modules

Course Duration

1 year

Course Fee

₹65,000

Job Oriented

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About the Programme

A strong graphic designer is not just someone who knows where the tools are. They understand why visual decisions work, how to communicate a message through image, type, and composition, and how to produce design that functions effectively across print, digital, and motion contexts. The Diploma in Graphic Design builds all of this — systematically, over a full year, through work that goes from foundational principles to client-ready outputs.

Semester 1 lays the creative and technical foundations: design theory, typography, colour science, and core proficiency across Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Semester 2 advances into digital design for screen and social media, motion graphics with Adobe After Effects, an introduction to web design principles, and a professional capstone project that simulates a real client brief.

This graphic and design course covers:

Design fundamentals: composition, hierarchy, colour theory, and typography

Adobe Photoshop: photo editing, compositing, retouching, and digital illustration

Adobe Illustrator: vector design, logo creation, icons, and brand identity work

Adobe InDesign: layout design for print and digital publications

Canva graphic designing: rapid visual production for social media and marketing content

Motion graphics course content: animation principles and Adobe After Effects

Adobe Premiere Pro basics: video editing for social media and presentation content

Graphic designing and web designing fundamentals: UI layout principles, wireframing, and Figma basics

Brand identity design: building a complete visual identity system for a brand

Portfolio development: presenting your work professionally for employment and freelance pitches

Students looking for graphic design courses after 12th — any stream is eligible, creative interest is the only prerequisite
Graduates from arts, commerce, or communication backgrounds who want to build a professional design career
Self-taught designers who have worked in Canva or basic Photoshop and want structured, professional-level training
Individuals who want a diploma in graphic design as a formal credential for agency or in-house roles
People drawn to both static and motion design who want a programme that covers the full graphic designing and web designing spectrum
Anyone who has searched for graphic design classes near me or graphic design courses near me in Kolkata and wants a classroom-based programme with real mentorship

Full-year graphic designing course — not a short workshop or a tool tutorial series
Adobe Creative Suite coverage: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, and Premiere Pro
Canva graphic designing alongside professional tools — reflecting actual workplace reality
Dedicated motion graphics course modules — animation, kinetic typography, and video graphics
Graphic designing and web designing fundamentals taught together — UI layout, wireframing, and Figma
Brand identity project: design a complete visual system from logo to brand guidelines
Portfolio-first approach: every project is built to be shown, not just submitted
Practitioner instructors who are working graphic designers, motion designers, and creative directors
Diploma in graphic design credential issued by Innotech Eduhub in association with Kalinga University

Principles of design: balance, contrast, alignment, repetition, and proximity
Typography: typeface classification, pairing, hierarchy, and readability
Colour theory: colour models, psychology, harmony, and application in brand contexts
Composition and layout: grid systems, white space, and visual flow
Design history and contemporary visual culture — understanding what has shaped how design looks today
Workspace, layers, masks, and the non-destructive editing workflow
Photo retouching, colour correction, and image compositing
Digital illustration and texture work
Designing for print: resolution, colour modes, and export specifications
Social media visuals: sizing, composition, and platform-specific considerations
Vector fundamentals: paths, anchor points, and the Pen tool
Logo design: ideation, sketching, vector execution, and refinement
Icon sets, infographics, and illustration
Brand identity foundations: building a consistent visual language
Packaging and print-ready artwork preparation
Document setup: pages, margins, columns, and master pages
Typography in long-form layouts: magazines, brochures, and annual reports
Image placement, text wrap, and combining type with visuals
Print production: preflight checks, PDF export, and bleed settings
Motion design principles: timing, easing, anticipation, and visual rhythm
Adobe After Effects: composition, keyframes, and the animation workflow
Kinetic typography: animating text for titles, captions, and explainer content
Logo animation and brand motion identity
Social media motion content: reels, stories, and animated posts
Adobe Premiere Pro: basic video editing, cuts, transitions, and colour grading
Canva graphic designing: professional use of templates, brand kits, and content scheduling
Web design principles: UI layout, grid structures, and visual hierarchy for screens
Figma basics: frames, components, and creating a simple UI wireframe
Graphic designing and web designing in practice: how design decisions differ across print, digital, and web
Capstone project: a complete brand identity and communication design system for a real or simulated client
Portfolio documentation: presenting work with case study format, rationale, and process notes

A complete logo and brand identity system — mark, colour palette, typography, and usage guidelines
A composite digital artwork or editorial image for a defined brief
A set of custom icons, an infographic, or a poster campaign
A multi-page brochure or editorial layout with integrated typography and imagery
An animated logo reveal and a 30-second kinetic typography piece
A content suite — static and animated posts — for a brand across three platforms
A complete brand identity and design communication package — logo, brand guidelines, social media templates, a motion asset, and a web layout mockup

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FAQ

Among classroom-based, full-year programmes in Kolkata that cover both static graphic design and motion graphics — and pair professional Adobe tools with the practical Canva graphic designing skills that content roles actually use — yes, this Diploma is a strong option. The combination of brand identity, print, digital, motion, and web design fundamentals in a single year is not standard across all institutes. The practitioner-led instruction and portfolio-first approach are the specific differences worth evaluating against alternatives.

No. Traditional drawing ability is useful but not required. Graphic design — particularly in digital and brand contexts — is primarily about visual thinking, composition, typography, and communication. These are learnable skills independent of fine art ability. Students with no drawing background regularly produce excellent design work when they engage seriously with the principles of the discipline. The programme teaches you to think like a designer, which is distinct from teaching you to draw.

Motion graphics is the practice of animating visual elements — type, shapes, logos, and imagery — to create content for video, social media, advertising, and digital products. It sits at the intersection of graphic design and video production. It is included in this Diploma because motion content is now expected across most digital marketing and brand design roles. A graphic designer who can also animate a logo reveal, produce a kinetic typography piece, or create an animated social post is considerably more employable than one who cannot. Adobe After Effects — the industry standard tool for motion graphics — is taught across a dedicated module in Semester 2.

Because in the real world, both are used. At agencies and senior creative studios, Adobe tools are the standard. At startups, marketing teams, social media departments, and content-heavy roles, Canva is the daily production tool — it allows non-designers and designers alike to produce consistent brand content at speed. A designer who understands only Adobe tools and dismisses Canva is less versatile in the current market. The programme teaches Canva as a professional production tool — using brand kits, custom templates, and structured workflows — not as a shortcut or a beginner's alternative.

The web design component covers UI layout principles, visual hierarchy for screens, grid systems for responsive design, and an introduction to Figma — the dominant interface design tool. Students build a wireframe for a website or app interface as a practical exercise. This is not a web development module — there is no HTML or CSS in this Diploma. The focus is on the visual and layout decisions that make a website or application clear and usable. For students who want to combine graphic design with front-end development, our full-stack development courses cover that territory separately.

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